(third-person singular simple present grapples, present participle grappling, simple past and past participle grappled) 1  To seize something and hold it firmly. ( 2 figuratively) to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; normally used with with. ( 3 intransitive) To use a grapple. ( 4 intransitive) To wrestle or tussle.
Selma, North Carolina. Selma is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010, the population was 6,073. Selma is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Cary Combined Statistical Area, and the Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Statistical Area. The area has a population over 1.7 million residents, though the town of Selma is able to maintain its rural character.
Selma, California. Homefacts City Report. Selma is located in Fresno County, CA. The population is 23,507, making Selma the 5th largest city in Fresno County. There are 13 public schools in Selma with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Selma is high, and there are 49 registered sex offenders residing in the city.